Mr. Rogers did not prepare me for the people in my neighborhood. A cut in financial aid for college and a lot of bad luck have landed me not only on Violent Circle, but in the apartment known as Frat Hell. I can handle myself, so living with three guys isn’t a problem. Even the madhouse disguised as a low income neighborhood isn’t an issue. The trouble is Denton, the man with the mischievous grin in the room across from mine. I can resist the lean, muscled body. I’m stronger than the quick smile and adorable dimple. But his kindness, that may be the straw that breaks the vagina’s crack. I just need to keep my head down and my legs together while I focus on making my dream of owning my own tattoo shop a reality. *This is book four in a series, but can be read as a standalone novel. Book one is Scarlet Toys, which is Free.
S.M. Shade writes spicy romantic comedies and steamy contemporary romances with relatable characters. Whether it's a good laugh or a good cry, she likes to grab you by your emotions and make you feel. An unashamed Croc enthusiast and poetry nerd, she can usually be found listening to Indie Rock on repeat and watching birds.
Release Date: February 27, 2019 Genre: New Adult. Romantic Comedy. Actual Rating: 5 stars
Once again, Shannon Shade has given her readers a laugh out loud romantic comedy with all the feels! Not only was I laughing my butt off while reading (I will never look at ponies the same way again), but I was swooning and blushing. This book is sexy as hell but has a fantastic love story. Overall, it's just a true winner and my second favorite out of the series (the first book will always hold a place in my heart). If you are in the mood for a book that gives you the giggles and makes your heart go pitter pat (thanks, Denton), then this is a must read for you! I highly recommend this book, and quite frankly, the whole series! PS: You can read each of these books as complete standalones. The characters are interconnected to other stories but not enough that you can't follow the story at hand.
What readers can expect from Zero F*cks <> A smart heroine who is humble and kick-ass. She's a local tattoo artist who doesn't take crap from anyone (especially PONY boys LMAO). <> A sweet and determined "frat" boy (he lives in frat hell, and isn't technically a frat boy) who cares deeply for his friends and future (he also doesn't mind wearing a dino costume during sexy time or bringing an inflatable friend on triple date). <> Some wise-cracking and HILARIOUS secondary characters who need their own love story PRONTO. :D
S.M Shade has done it again. This woman never fails to write not only a brilliant story, but one that will have you rolling on the floor laughing. She’s comedy genius. Denton and Becca are the super hot couple in this, the 4th book in the “violent circle” series.
Once again Shade has me laughing my bum off! The insanity this woman comes up with, is just downright hilarious and epic.
Zero F*cks takes us back to the hilarity that is Violent Circle. Of course the shenanigans are ever present, especially when you live in a place where 'normal' is a dirty word. And, you get it all, every one makes an appearance and it couldnt have been any better.
Shade, shows why she is a master at rom com with this. Definatly a must read and a read over and over again. There is just something about Violent Circle that grabs ahold of your heart and burrows it's way in!
A cut in Becca's financial aid, has her answering an ad for an available room. Only problem is, it's Frat Hell on Violent Circle. Becca isn't left with any other options besides homelessness so she moves in- but wasn't expecting the crazy that comes with living on Violent Circle. Or the people. Including her new roommate Denton. But despite how much she is attracted to his humor, and charm. She can't go there. She won't. If things go south, they are stuck living together without any other options. It shouldn't be too hard, right? Of course I absolutely loved the Violent Circle series, and this one was no different. It was funny, and from the moment I picked it up I couldn't put it down. If you love humor, insane neighbors, and crazy antics then this books and series is for you!! 4⭐ out of 5⭐
Another funny story in this series! I wasn’t so sure about Denton, and Becca in the beginning, they seemed like such opposites, and I wasn’t feeling their chemistry initially, but that opinion ended up changing! So many little added touches that makes this books memorable...especially Beulah and Inflatia! LOL I can’t wait for Trey’s book!!!
Ugh I need to stop making predictions that S.M. Shade can’t get any funnier with each new release in this series. This book once again has me rolling with laughter.
I love Denton. I don’t know why but he feels like a hot nerd to me. He is smart, sweet, hardworking, and has a side of naughty (wink). His role in the frat boy apartment keeps me laughing. Ummm the male roommates (ponder how to say this) are messed up. One I like and one is nuts (not in a good way).
When Becca joins this zanny crew (she is desperate for a cheaper place to live) well lets just say things get interesting. She truly ups the level of hilarity with her unfiltered comments. SO FUNNY! Also her interest in Denton and vice versa add to the heat level of this read.
The journey these two take in finding themselves and each other is touching (have I mentioned funny, haha) and intriguing. The message of finding the right fit educationally and professionally definitely resonates. Learning the art of adulting isn’t easy and is explored in this story (eek).
Definitely on my reread list when I am needing some side splitting chuckles with some steamy thrown in the mix. Happy Reading!
I love this series!!! Just keeps getting better with every book. I hope she continues, I want Trey, Emily, Sasha and even Elijah's book. Anything to keep this series going.
Denton is on of the Frat Hell guys we know and love in this series already. He's funny and definitely a player.
Rebecca is trying her best to keep herself afloat. She's trying to find a way to stay in school, eat, keep a roof over her head and her car running. No such luck, after she gets denied financial aid, her car stops and it starts pouring down. Luckily a nice young guy helps her start it. He's definitely some serious eye candy but she can't give into the temptation. After realizing she has to move out of the dorms, she looks in the local ads for a room or apartment to share. After several No's on the room she looks at, her last hope is answered by no one other than Hot Eye Candy. Let the fun begin.....😊
Why didn't I purchase some incintinace pads before reading this book?
OMG S.M. Shade, I have not laughed out loud like that for quite a while. This book is pure genius. I need to live in your brain for a while. I want to know where you come up with half of this.
We return to Violent Circle, with all the usual antics and surprises galore. We meet up with charchters old on new. Life in Violent Circle is never dull.
It's Dentons turn to find love, to be put under the spell of a woman. After advertising for a new housemate Denton was surprised to see the girl he helped jump start her car. This is fate. But the no sleeping with the new room mate could ensure that bro code is put into action.
Becca needs somewhere to stay as she struggles to pay for her tuition, rent and bills. Moving into Violent Circle could be the way forward. However, little did she realise that she would find alot more.
Once again, PURE GENIUS. If you have never read this series I suggest you download book one and give it a go. You will not be disappointed. Just remember the incontinence pads though!
I absolutely fucking adore SM Shade's RomComs. The characters of the Violent Circle are my favourite people in the literary world and if I could swallow a tablet, or incent some sort of machine thing to take me to their world, I'd jump at the chance. Denton has been my favourite character since the very beginning of this series, his cheeky chappy personality, his give no fucks attitude and his massive heart have always been a winning formula for me. I am sooooooo incredibly pleased he has got his own book and found his very own happily ever after. And Becca is his match made in heaven. I absolutely adore her and her sassy, hard working fierce attitude.
If i was told i could only ever read one series ever again, and i was going to live for eternity, i would pick this one. It never ceases to make me smile, from the first word to the last, i feel my heart swell and my anxiety fad away. It's official people...SM Shade is good for the soul. 💗
And she slays it AGAIN folks! This author has to be one of the funniest I've ever read, and with each one in this series she tops the last! This is the fourth in the series of neighbors, but they are interconnected stand alones, (you can totally read them out of order, trust me, each of these stories is well worth the read!) I LOVE this neighborhood and if it were real I'd totally live there lol. I've been waiting for Denton to get his story since he was introduced and Becca was truly perfect for him. All of the hilarity that ensues from them living together had me snort laughing and chuckling to myself all night. We need to band together somewhere in middle America and make Ms. Shade's Violent Circle neighborhood come to life lol. I was glad for the visit though and it was great catching up with the 'gang' and I can't wait for the next one, maybe Trey who is quite the character now that we've got Dent all squared away. Truly great book!
I loved this book. I love this series. If you want a break from angst but still want a well written entertaining story then this is for you. S M Shade doesnt shy away from situations that would be embarrassing. Nope her charactets fully embrace the humiliating. From dino suits protesting to waffle stomps these books have you crying with laughter. Becca moves in with the Frat Hell guys due to her cash flow flowing away from her. Her attraction to Denton is not something she can explore as neither is in a position to move. Some things just cant be contained though and soon the reasons not to are scattered around the room, along with their clothes. On a serious note DO NOT READ if you are in a place where you cant laugh as holding it in will probably cause internal issues :)
The violent circle series is a series I could read over and over and always find hilariously entertaining. I’m not a big contemporary reader but these books are everything I never knew I wanted. Zero F*cks was Denton and Becca’s story and I have to say, it was from start to finish, an amazing ride. Denton is perfect. His total confidence in everything he does and wants in life but his soft and amazing heart definitely give credit to the name of the book and Becca is such a lovable and hilarious addition to the circle gang! I was so excited to find out that there was going to be a book 4 and it didn’t disappoint in the least! I loved that it was just all around hilarious and fun.
This is the first book I read of S.M.'s (yes, I know I am starting with book 4 but since they can be read as standalones, all is good!) and I honestly laughed so hard, I swear I was going to pee my pants. But let me back up a bit. A friend of mine recommended this book, as I was in a slump and needed a good rom com. Zero F*cks came through with flying colors!! I started a Violent Circle reading marathon and and have read Book 1 and 2 and loved them as well, but Denton & Becca's story is my favorite so far. And I can't even tell you how many times I broke out in a full blown laugh fit. Tears running down my face, sides aching, and snorting to catch my breath. The banter and pranks between Denton, Trey, and Kenny is hilarious.
Gaaaah, I can't tell you how much I loved Denton & Becca! I have highlighted so many passages and go back to them to reread.
If you are looking for a rom com story and series that seriously makes you laugh so hard, it almost causes you to pee your pants, the Violent Circle series is a MUST!!
OMG, if you’re looking for a laugh out loud, pull no punches romcom, look no further. I honestly can’t decide if I want to move into Violent Circle or run in the opposite direction. I don’t know where Shade comes up with some of this stuff, honestly I’m never going to look at ponies the same way again, and I’m going to make sure I have a camera ready at restaurants near college campuses, but I hope she keeps these books coming.
The characters, main and secondary, all hold your interest, and seriously have you begging for the next book. The plot moves at a quick pace, and the one liners are ones you want to use in real life.
Oh, and if you have a thing for dinosaurs in lingerie... this is definitely for you.
Absolutely Love, Loved, Loved this book!!! This book had me laughing out loud so many times. I love Violent Circle and all of its crazy inhabitants. SM Shade please keep writing about them and I’ll definitely keep buying these awesome books. This is about a girl who’s down on her luck and about to be homeless. She answers an add for an apartment and meets the Frat Hell guys. Hilarity issues and awesome things happen. I would definitely recommend this book as it’s an awesome read. If you haven’t read the other Violent Circle books I suggest you go buy them now!!!
This book is hilarious! LOL funny guys, I couldn’t contain myself. I’ve read the other books in the violent circle series so I knew what I was letting myself into but I haven’t read a book in a while that’s bought tears to my eyes and made my stomach ache from laughing so hard.
It was seriously hilarious. I won’t give any spoilers away but I will tell you this... I have no idea where SM Shade comes up with this stuff but I would love to be inside her head....
S.M Shade brings you wit, banter and laugh out loud moments as well as sweet , emotional times when it’s needed.
This book makes me want to live in violent circle, because who wants boring and normal. I sure as hell don’t. Take a ride with the boys from Frat Hell and all of the crazy goings on in violent circle.
Go on a crazy ride with Denton, Becca, the ponies and dinosaurs and laugh your ass off. You won’t regret it.
5 laugh my ass off stars!! OMG this book is the SHIT!!
This is book 4 in the “Violent Circle” series. It can be read as a stand alone but why mess up a good thing. Read them all!! This book is Denton and Becca’s story!
First of all, I knew I was gonna love Denton and boy did I ever. This story right here is my fucking favorite!! I haven’t laughed this hard since “Worth It” (my number one favorite rom com)!!! I had people giving me funny looks at work because while I was trying to hold laughter back I was crying AND snorting!! Man the Frat Hell boys are hilarious!!! This is my number two favorite rom com of ALL time!!!!!
I don’t want to kill the funny shit so just read it. Please know this is a laugh out loud book, a love story, a story of friendships and hard times. Denton is a mother f’ing KING!! I love him the MOST!! And when you meet “Inflatia” let me know what you thing. I love all these fuckers!!
“These frat hell guys are crazy, but as Denton likes to say, I give Zero Fucks.”
The writing was superb and delicious. This is a MUST read of my whole LIFE!! Can you tell I love the shit out of this book!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
S.M Shade did it again ! My cheeks hurt from smiling to much and my family is still giving me weird looks from laughing so hard . Becca and Denton’s story is heartwarmingly hilarious , just what you would expect from the violent circles series and I’m secretly hoping it’s not the end ! I need more shade ! MORE!!!
I am not sure if it's just because I was in one of those moods, but this book was laugh out load funny. The chemistry between characters makes me want to move in and make myself a home. I stayed up late reading because I didn't want to leave these characters, it was like I was watching a sitcom. The characters are relate-able, and I every much enjoyed this book. This book is told in dual pov.
What could possibly go wrong when a girl moves in with the Frat Hell guys from Violent Circle??? Becca needs a place to stay and since Noble's moving out, she can move in. Becca fit right in with the guys and Denton's rivaling Noble for the top spot with me as a book boyfriend. This book was hilarious, especially that last chapter. Trey's book is next and I can't wait.
This books is hilarious. My stomach and ribs hurt so bad (but in a good way) from laughing so hard. As always SM Shade bro GS us a comedy packed story with romance and an amazing story line. I absolutely love this series. I encourage everyone that's hasn't read this series or this book to stop what you doing and go grab you a copy!
This is definitely my favorite book in this series. Their banter was fabulous. There were moments I was laughing so hard I had to stop for a minute to wipe my tears. Absolutely amazing, the perfect rom-com without too much drama.
Ok so if you've read the other Violent Circle books then you know.... This book had me in tears from laughing. Gawddddd Denton! All the Frat hell boys. I think this is my favorite book of the series. Go one click, hurry!
What... The... Actual... Fuck!! I have never laughed so much that tears were running down my face while reading. Actually wait yes I have when I read Worth It which was by this crazy ass author and CM Owens. Let me get back on track, this one had me from start to finish. There was no fucks given when this book was written. The boys of Frat Hell are backhand up to their usual. If you don't know what I mean by that, then you need to read the first three books in this series. If you do know what I mean, then you know what crazy shit can be had with a Dino suit, MLP porn, and inflatable sex doll, and royally tripping on edibles. Crazy shit that has a chance of making you laugh so hard that can lead to almost peeing in your pants. I am so glad that Denton was given his chance. You know since Noble got his with Jami. The asswipe Kenny I can take or leave. OK enough about the boys. Now Becca was just the right girl to fit in with the boys. The way that she was able to go toe to toe with them, just made you sit back and wait to see what trouble can be had. The one thing about her that I loved was how she didn't see the craziness of Denton as a reason to run away. Well she wanted to run away from her feelings for him. I don't know how Shade does it, these characters are ones that I cannot get enough of. I want more of this series, I can hope that there is going to be more to come from the residents of Violent Circle. I mean Trey needs his turn. So Shade get to work and give the world his story. But, when it comes to Zero Fucks I will have to say that I now have my favorite book in the series.
I haven’t laughed this hard since reading the third book in this series. Shannon Shade definitely knows how to bring the laughter and the feels. I definitely won’t look at ponies the same ever again, thanks for that.
Zero F**ks takes us back to Violent Circle where all the shenanigans happen and of course the T-Rex costume shows up again.
Becca just lost her financial aid and needs a place to live that’s cheap. After looking at a few places she comes to find one place that might work. The only problem it’s Frat Hell, but since she doesn’t have another opinions it as to do.
We know Denton from the other books and love his sense of humor. From the moment he meet Becca he was attracted to her and she him. But being roommates they wouldn’t go there, couldn’t go there.
No one does rom-com like Shannon Shade does that’s for sure. The humor always pushes the limit just a little buts it’s never to far. Where she comes up with half of these ideas I have no clue.
So if you are looking for a hilarious read with feels then definitely read this and the other books in the series for sure.
A rip roaring hilarious book! You are never disappointed when you get to visit Violent Circle. There is always a party or some awkward or funny situation going on. The author knocks it out of the park again.
That was super cute! I couldn't wait to see what SM Shade had in store for Denton falling in love, and Rebecca is definitely his perfect mate. However, if you're looking for a steamy romcom...this ain't it. This is full throttle funny-good-times and so-worth the read.
General gist with spoilers:
🔵Rating - 3 stars - funny, uplifting, cute, easy to read 🔵Steam - 2 stars - nothing crazy, very PG13 I would say 🔵Storyline - 4 stars - easy to follow 🔵Plot Twists - 2 stars - there are a couple, but they're very small 🔵Emotional Pull - 1 star - no tears here, but lots of giggling and a bit of LOL moments 🔵Writing - 4 stars - very easy to read, but I found myself skimming in some areas 🔵Denouement - 4 stars - ending wrapped up nicely, but was pretty simple 🔵Cliffhanger? - no 🔵HEA? - yes